Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model #38516020100 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 38516020100 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Sewing Machine Automatic Button Hole Foot#18

Accessory set / foot control Diagram

Sewing machine automatic button hole foot

Part #753801004

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Bobbin Cover Plate#38

Face cover unit Diagram

Sewing machine bobbin cover plate

Part #750036012

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Spool Holder#9

Accessory set / foot control Diagram

Sewing machine spool holder

Part #822019509

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Presser Bar#15

Face cover unit Diagram

Sewing machine presser bar

Part #651013002

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Face Cover#2

Face cover unit Diagram

Face cover

Part #756010100

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Shaft#36

Feed shaft unit & dog Diagram

Shaft

Part #756617000

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Accessory Kit#1

Accessory set / foot control Diagram

Accessory kit

Part #756876009

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Arm Guide#24

Front base plate unit Diagram

Arm guide

Part #652137006

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Set Screw

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Sewing machine set screw

Part #000111304

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Felt#27

Needle bar supporter unit Diagram

Felt

Part #650040005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all sewing machines

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Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle
Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure
Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension
Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor
Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0
Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure
Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures
Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor
Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch

Repair guides common to all sewing machines

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your sewing machine.

April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes using these simple steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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